Symptoms of a Ruptured Eardrum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Close](\"https:\/\/advantageent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ear-exam-hearing-1536x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nPossible symptoms of a ruptured eardrum include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Ear pain<\/li>
- Drainage from the ear<\/li>
- Hearing loss<\/li>
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ear)<\/li>
- Vertigo (dizziness\/spinning sensation)<\/li>
- Nausea or vomiting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Causes of a Ruptured Eardrum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are many ways an eardrum can rupture. Some include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Ear infections<\/a><\/strong> can cause the eardrum to rupture due to fluid building up in the middle ear and having nowhere to drain. Usually, fluid drains through the Eustachian tubes, which connect the middle ear and the back of the throat. Inflammation can block them, however, causing middle ear infections.<\/li>
- Barotrauma<\/strong>, or stress exerted on the eardrum when air pressure between the middle ear and environment is not equal, can also cause the eardrum to rupture. This can occur when taking off or landing at Denver International Airport<\/a>, scuba diving and in the case of a direct blow to the ear.<\/li>
- Acoustic trauma <\/strong>is exposure to a very loud noise, like an explosion, and can also cause a ruptured eardrum in rare cases.<\/li>
- Foreign objects in the ear <\/strong>can puncture the eardrum, causing a rupture. This often happens with small children, but it can sometimes occur when adults improperly try to clean their ears with cotton swabs, hair pins or tweezers.<\/li>
- Head trauma <\/strong>can cause damage to the structures within the ear, including the eardrum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Treatment for a Ruptured Eardrum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are several treatments available for a ruptured eardrum, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Wait-and-see approach<\/strong> is recommended in most cases, as the eardrum can usually heal on its own. In the meantime, symptoms can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers and warm, dry compresses.<\/li>
- Antibiotics <\/strong>may also be recommended to prevent or treat an infection.<\/li>
- Patches <\/strong>are sometimes required to help the eardrum heal properly.<\/li>
- Surgery <\/strong>is required in rare cases, and is called tympanoplasty.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Advantage ENT & Audiology today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nPossible symptoms of a ruptured eardrum include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Ear pain<\/li>
- Drainage from the ear<\/li>
- Hearing loss<\/li>
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ear)<\/li>
- Vertigo (dizziness\/spinning sensation)<\/li>
- Nausea or vomiting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Causes of a Ruptured Eardrum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are many ways an eardrum can rupture. Some include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Ear infections<\/a><\/strong> can cause the eardrum to rupture due to fluid building up in the middle ear and having nowhere to drain. Usually, fluid drains through the Eustachian tubes, which connect the middle ear and the back of the throat. Inflammation can block them, however, causing middle ear infections.<\/li>
- Barotrauma<\/strong>, or stress exerted on the eardrum when air pressure between the middle ear and environment is not equal, can also cause the eardrum to rupture. This can occur when taking off or landing at Denver International Airport<\/a>, scuba diving and in the case of a direct blow to the ear.<\/li>
- Acoustic trauma <\/strong>is exposure to a very loud noise, like an explosion, and can also cause a ruptured eardrum in rare cases.<\/li>
- Foreign objects in the ear <\/strong>can puncture the eardrum, causing a rupture. This often happens with small children, but it can sometimes occur when adults improperly try to clean their ears with cotton swabs, hair pins or tweezers.<\/li>
- Head trauma <\/strong>can cause damage to the structures within the ear, including the eardrum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Treatment for a Ruptured Eardrum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are several treatments available for a ruptured eardrum, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Wait-and-see approach<\/strong> is recommended in most cases, as the eardrum can usually heal on its own. In the meantime, symptoms can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers and warm, dry compresses.<\/li>
- Antibiotics <\/strong>may also be recommended to prevent or treat an infection.<\/li>
- Patches <\/strong>are sometimes required to help the eardrum heal properly.<\/li>
- Surgery <\/strong>is required in rare cases, and is called tympanoplasty.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Advantage ENT & Audiology today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Antibiotics <\/strong>may also be recommended to prevent or treat an infection.<\/li>
- Barotrauma<\/strong>, or stress exerted on the eardrum when air pressure between the middle ear and environment is not equal, can also cause the eardrum to rupture. This can occur when taking off or landing at Denver International Airport<\/a>, scuba diving and in the case of a direct blow to the ear.<\/li>
- Ear infections<\/a><\/strong> can cause the eardrum to rupture due to fluid building up in the middle ear and having nowhere to drain. Usually, fluid drains through the Eustachian tubes, which connect the middle ear and the back of the throat. Inflammation can block them, however, causing middle ear infections.<\/li>